We’re looking for 3D animators from all over the world to help us create TWENTY (20) 3D/ CGI animated LEGO DUPLO videos!

** Apologies for the confusion! We are only looking for 3D/ CGI animators**

3D  animators, we have an amazing opportunity coming at you this year. While we can’t reveal too much, we CAN say it involves LEGO DUPLO.

We’re looking for a group of 6 to 8 talented 3D animators to create a series of TWENTY (20) 2 to 3-minute CGI animated videos for LEGO DUPLO to be launched in 2019.

If you’re interested, please read below for additional information.

• Only winners from the pitch qualification round will move forward to the pitch phase and will receive additional information about the project after signing an NDA.
• If you are a winner from the pitch qualification round, you will be expected to make between 2-3 videos total. 
• We are awarding $20,000 per video. 
• There will be a LEGO design pass in the storyboard phase so your animated videos must adhere exactly to your storyboard/ animatic.
• Videos will need to be completed in 3 batches - please see timeline below:

Batch One: Videos 1 - 6
Pre-production: 2/14 - 3/18
Animatics rough cut delivered: 3/7
LEGO Design Team’s notes due by: 3/12
Revised Animatics due by: 3/15
Animatics finalized by: 3/18
Production: 3/18 - 4/29
Rough Cut Videos Delivered to Sponsor: 4/30
Editorial Feedback from Sponsor due: 5/3
Filmmakers execute revisions: 5/3 - 5/10
Revised Videos Delivered: 5/10

Batch 2: Videos 7 - 12
Pre-production: 4/1 - 4/22
Animatics rough cut delivered: 4/8
LEGO Design Team’s notes due by: 4/11
Revised Animatics due by: 4/16
Animatics finalized by: 4/19
Production: 4/19 - 5/27
Rough Cut Videos Delivered to Sponsor: 5/28
Editorial Feedback from Sponsor due: 5/31
Filmmakers execute revisions: 5/31 - 6/7
Revised Videos Delivered: 6/7

Batch 3 (Original) Videos 13 - 20
Pre-production: 5/1 - 5/15
Animatics rough cut delivered: 5/8
LEGO Design Team’s notes due by: 5/13
Revised Animatics due by: 5/16
Animatics finalized by: 5/20
Production: 5/20 - 7/8
Rough Cut Videos Delivered to Sponsor: 7/8
Editorial Feedback from Sponsor due: 7/11
Filmmakers execute revisions: 7/11 - 7/18
Revised Videos Delivered: 7/18

• If you are a pitch winner, you will need to go through the following pre-production approvals:
  • Treatment
  • Storyboard/Animatic

What is required to submit your pitch qualification:

• 500-character or less synopsis telling us why YOU should be given the opportunity on this project.
• Previous Work with a strong emphasis on 3D/ CGI content. Any LEGO content will be a bonus!
• Confirm Availability to produce two to three 2 to 3-minute 3D/ CGI LEGO DUPLO videos between March 2019 and July 2019 (if chosen as a pitch winner). 

Pitch qualification winners will each receive $500 to create a pitch and move onto the Pitch Phase.

Pitch qualification winners will be notified 2/5 and will have until 2/11 to complete his/her pitch.

What is required to submit your pitch:

• Text: 500 characters or less synopsis of your approach to a LEGO DUPLO video.
• Treatment: Detailed explanation of how you plan to execute the videos in the given timeline.
• Storyboard Artist: Please submit your storyboard artist's portfolio with your pitch.
• Pitch Video: A 1 to 3-minute pitch video introducing yourself, telling us why you’re right for this project, and summarizing your qualifications.

The goal of this project is to identify a group of 3D / CGI animators to help us create TWENTY (20) LEGO DUPLO videos (each 2 to 3-minutes in length).

It’s important to know that we’re breaking the Pitch Phase into two parts – Pitch Qualification Phase and Pitch Phase. The Pitch Qualification Phase is a helpful first step that essentially allows 3D animators to raise their hands and let us know if they’re available and have the desire and ability to take on this project. 

The sponsor will be selecting 6-8 animators to move forward to the Pitch Phase (this will live on a separate project page) and will give them access to additional materials to help them flesh out their pitches further.

Pitch qualification winners will be notified 2/5 and will have until 2/11 to complete his/her pitch.

--Executional Mandatories:

• Please keep your videos in line with the standard LEGO tone of voice, branding, etc.
• DO NOT SAY LEGOS OR LEGO BLOCKS. The word “LEGO” should be used as an adjective (i.e. LEGO bricks, LEGO sets).
• Content needs to be family friendly.
• DO NOT show competing toy lines.
• DO NOT show other LEGO product lines.

--Target Audience: Kids between 18 months to 5 years of age.

--Executional Mandatories: You must adhere to the LEGO® and LEGO® DUPLO® brand guidelines which will be provided to the pitch winner.

--Tone: Fun, Captivating, Engaging

--Exposure: YouTube, YouTube Kids, LEGO.com

This project consists of a Pitch Qualification Phase.

Be sure to read the following information carefully as well as the Official Rules.

PHASE 1: PITCH QUALIFICATION - This project will include a Pitch Qualification Phase which gives animators the opportunity to submit a synopsis, confirm their availability for production, and provide samples of previous work.

At least SIX (6) pitch qualification winners will move forward into the Pitch Phase and will be awarded $500 each to further develop their pitches (after signing NDAs). 

Please note that pitch qualification winners are not guaranteed to be greenlit into production. If you have any questions about the Pitch Qualification Phase, please post to our forum or reach out to us at info@tongal.com.

Required for your pitch qualification submission:

• Text (REQUIRED): 500 characters or less telling us why you’re right for this opportunity and how you plan to meet the strict deadlines.
• Links (REQUIRED): To your previous 3D/ CGI Animation video work. Please specify your role (producer, director, animator, etc.) and DO NOT INCLUDE LINKS TO YOUR SHOWREEL. Please link to individual videos.
• Confirm Availability (REQUIRED): To produce two to three 2 to 3-minute 3D/ CGI LEGO DUPLO videos between March 2019 and July 2019 (if chosen as a pitch winner). 

1. Preferred format for upload to the Tongal website is HD 720p 16x9. Acceptable file formats are .mov, .avi, .mp4, .wmv. Acceptable codecs are H.264 (MP4), MPEG-4, H.263, MPGV, WMV, DivX. Should you be selected as a winner, you will also be required to provide a 1080p .mov master file, using a ProRes, Animation, or Uncompressed Codec.

2. Unless provided otherwise, all work must be your own original creation and free of any copyrighted material. You shall provide detailed information of your work regarding the source, the creator and background information as requested by Tongal.

3. In the event you utilize any third-party materials, such as music provided by a third-party music provider not provided by Tongal, you must obtain full written license and consent from the owner of such third-party materials and provide such license and consent forms to Tongal.

4. BY SUBMITTING A VIDEO ENTRY, YOUR SUBMISSION IMMEDIATELY BECOMES THE SOLE PROPERTY OF TONGAL OR ITS ASSIGNEES – SEE OFFICIAL RULES FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT OWNERSHIP OF ENTRIES. YOU MAY NOT PUBLICLY SHARE OR PUBLISH YOUR SUBMISSION IN ANY MANNER AND YOU MAY NOT POST OR UPLOAD YOUR SUBMISSION TO ANY WEBSITE OR VIDEO HOSTING SITE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE OR VIMEO), WITHOUT THE PRIOR EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF TONGAL.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENT MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR ENTRY IN THE PROJECT.

5. Submissions cannot contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of the sponsor.

6. Submissions must not portray the sponsor in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with the sponsor.

7. By submitting to this project, you acknowledge that your work may become subject to public voting on the Tongal site. Public voting may be used to help the project sponsor determine the final rank order.

8. Videos must be in the English language or subtitled.

9. Limit 1 pitch qualification submission per member.

10. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or older to enter.

11. The sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest.

12. In addition to the judging criteria stated in the OFFICIAL RULES, pitches will also be evaluated on that member's ability to execute the final video based on their prior work and experience as a filmmaker.

13. The sponsor will be entitled to reasonable revisions on the finished videos without providing additional compensation. Remember it's easier to re-edit than re-shoot so try to get as much coverage as possible.

14. In addition to the standard Tongal W-9, Winner Affidavit, and IP Assignment, winning video creators MUST also provide Talent, Location, Music (or other) Releases for all assets appearing in their winning videos, as well as a photograph/headshot OR a copy of a photo ID for all On-camera Talent releases. You must also provide all project files, editing sequences, and a 1080p .mov master file, using a ProRes, Animation, or Uncompressed Codec to claim your award.

15. See OFFICIAL RULES for additional contest information, terms and conditions. If there is any conflict or inconsistency between these requirements and the Official Rules, the terms and conditions of these requirements shall prevail.